Founded in January 1997 by architect-engineers Jean-Marie Duthilleul and Etienne Tricaud, AREP Group is a multidisciplinary design practice specializing in urban development and construction. AREP's diverse body of work can be found across Europe and Asia. With a team of 240 people (comprising town planners, architects, civil engineers, technicians and designers) the practice specialises in design of transport amenities, business centres, public buildings, shopping malls and engineering projects as well as redevelopments and renovations of historically significant buildings.Key projects featured in this fascinating monograph include major transportation stations in Europe and China, including the spectacular transformation of the Strasbourg Intermodal Transportation Hub in France; a concept train for the Ile-de-France network; the Beijing capital museum in China; new arrangements and renovations for historical buildings such as the Notre Dame cathedral interior in Paris, 8th-century monastery and 4th-century abbey renovations; and, the development of a stage-wall roof for an ancient Roman theatre.
Experienced in designing complex transport amenities and with knowledge gained from extensive research into reception, crowd management, ambiences and comfort levels, AREP is capable of extending its expertise to every aspect of the travelling city.